Importance of GS1 Barcodes for Exports

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1 Importance of GS1 Barcodes for Exports Fazlee Dhuny, Business Development Division July 2017

2 Agenda Importance of GS1 Barcodes when exporting Benefits of adopting GS1 barcodes vs proprietary barcodes GS1 Mauritius : How we help YOU! 2

3 Importance of GS1 Barcodes when exporting 3

4 GS1 Barcodes & Standards Barcodes Products Retail Logistics Shipment Global 4

5 Companies Responsibilities Border Procedures Regulatory Requirements Companies need to provide correct and accurate information on: Product Type / Category Product s movement along the supply chain - Where the product comes from - How it has been shipped - By whom and when Safety information This is possible with GS1 Barcodes!!! 5

6 GS1 Barcodes Allows Unique Identification throughout the world GS1 Global Company Prefix 9 Digit company prefix : numbers Company Prefix Item No. C M M M M M M I I I C Mauritius 6

7 GS1 System How it works? It s a number that identifies a product 1 Company Prefix Item No. C P P P P P P I I I C Which is used to create a bar code symbol using a data carrier 3 And together they form a bar code

8 GS1 Barcodes Allows Unique Identification of products, pallets, company, etc throughout the world Company Prefix Item No. C M M M M M M I I I I I C Mauritius 8

9 GS1 Standards gives better product visibility GS1 Standards allows unique identification along the supply chain GLN GSI N Port or Harbour Freight Forwarders Transpor t 9

10 European Example : GS1 SSCC designated by CEN European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has designated the GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) to uniquely identify parcels and enable interoperability between all parties in the parcel delivery network More easily track the parcel's journey from sender to consumer and, if needed, back to the sender for a consumer's return 10

11 GS1 Barcodes simplify regulatory information With GS1 Barcodes, there is a potential to simplify and reduce the regulatory information reported by businesses When cleared, each product s GS1 Barcodes is placed on low-risk list, allowing customs to automatically clear these products, even in advance of arrival at borders 11

12 GS1 Barcodes support counterfeit surveillance and recall processes GS1 Barcodes support counterfeit surveillance and recall process Customs can flag illegal or recalled products for automatic rejections or examinations Customs organisations can coordinate efforts by exchanging lists of barcodes that are banned or recalled GS1 Barcodes can also identify historical shipments for follow-up investigations 12

13 Benefits & Values of Using GS1 Barcodes 13

14 How GS1 Barcodes help YOU! Benefits and Values of using GS1 Barcodes vs proprietary barcodes Increased sales by accessing markets nationally and internationally Lower costs through improved efficiencies (inventory management) Exporting without any additional costs or hassle Better brand protection against counterfeit and risk Enables visibility across the supply chain and traceability 14

15 How GS1 Mauritius help YOU 15

16 GS1 Mauritius is the ONLY OFFICIAL organisation in Mauritius licensed to allocate UNIQUE GS1 Barcodes to trade operators in multiple sectors Retail Healthcare Transport & Logistics Foodservice Supporting the Retail Industry Now and for the Future Working towards safer, more efficient healthcare Boosting Efficiency in Supply Chain Enhancing Food Safety and Traceability 16

17 How GS1 Mauritius help YOU! Allocation of Global Company Prefix Training Technical Support Unique Sole Use Your ticket to national and international trade Minimum 1,000 numbers Different membership packages for micro, small and medium companies MQA Approved Trainers Monthly Training Customised Trainings Technical Assistance Technical Documents Database to manage your numbers Useful links W E B S I T E 17

18 GS1 Mauritius website ( International Visibility 18

19 International Visibility 19

20 Type a barcode to know who owns this barcode International Visibility Company and Contact details appear 20

21 Contact Information Fazlee Dhuny Business Development Division GS1 Mauritius c/o MCCI 2 nd Floor, Anglo-Mauritius House, 6, Adolphe de Plevitz Street, Port Louis T F E secretariat@mcci.org 21

22 Thank you 22